Category: cultural cooking

Italian Meatballs
[ 0 ] May 12, 2009 |

Italian Meatballs

Italian Meatballs1 lb. ground turkey1/2 cup bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 onion (grated)1 tbsp. minced garlicSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)Combine all ingredients together (*JKGF uses the folding technique which is folding all the ingredients into the ground turkey.). Shape the meatballs into the desired size and place in a broiler dish; broil until browned […]

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Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Vapiano’s (D.C.)
[ 0 ] May 11, 2009 |

Johnna’s Pick of the Week: Vapiano’s (D.C.)

Pasta on the Go. No, Good pasta on the Go. That is the best way to describe what you’ll find coming out of Vapiano’s. Vapiano’s is the place you go if you want pasta, pizza and a bar. It is fast and pretty much self-service. Here’s how the process works: As soon as you enter, […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Cinco de Mayo!
[ 0 ] May 5, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo. Ironically, Cinco de Mayo is not “an obligatory federal holiday” in Mexico, but rather a holiday that can be observed voluntarily. It is celebrated regionally, primarily in the state of Puebla. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the […]

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Quick and Easy Cinco de Mayo Salsa
[ 0 ] May 5, 2009 |

Quick and Easy Cinco de Mayo Salsa

Quick and Easy Cinco de Mayo Salsa 2 large tomatoes (chopped)1 can (4 oz.) black olives (drained and chopped)1 can (4 oz.) green chiles (drained and chopped)4 green onions (chopped)3 tbsp. vegetable oil1 1/2 tbsp. white vinegar1 tsp. garlic saltSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Wondering where the […]

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Simple Creamy Alfredo
[ 0 ] May 4, 2009 |

Simple Creamy Alfredo

Simple Creamy Alfredo1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese3/4 cup Parmesan cheese1/2 cup margarine1/2 cup milk16 oz. pasta (*your choice) (cooked and drained)1/2 tsp. fresh basilSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)Dash of nutmegIn a pot over low-medium heat, stir together the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, margarine, milk and basil; stir until smooth. Add in the pasta and […]

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